Knights of Columbus

St. Raphael’s Council 9880

Meeting Minutes

Date: November 13, 2007

X      Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM

X      Council Officers role call

X      Reading of the Minutes.  Motion to accept the business meeting minutes was put forward.  The motion past by the membership.

X      A First Degree Exemplification was held with the help of members of St. Luke’s Council.  Three new members were welcomed into the brotherhood.  After the exemplification the business meeting was held.

X      We had two guests, Joe Sendelback, District #8 Deputy and John Nussbaum, Regional District Deputy.

 

Grand Knight’s Report:

 

X      Two members of our council made their Fourth Degree – Gilbert Hendricks and Steve Krajnik.

X      Joe Sendelback presented Bill Wolf with the 2007 Service Award.

X      John Peel presented the check for the proceeds from the BBQ Booth at the Parish Fair to Bill Wolf.

X      Jim Haag, GK from St. Luke’s, thanked everyone for their help in the Auto Raffle.

X      Family of the Month:  John Steinauer and his son for their work at Oktoberfest.

X      Knight of the Month:  John Harrod for his work with Op LAMB

 

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

X      None

 

Financial Secretary’s Report:

 

X      Several more members paid their dues this month.

X      Wayne Burgess has applied for a transfer into our Council.  A motion was made to accept him.  The motion was seconded and carried.

 

 

 

Trustee’s Report:

 

X      None.

 

Service Programs:

 

X      Dave Demo reported that Operation Lamb 2007 held its second street event on Friday, 10/12, Saturday, 10/13, and Sunday, 10/14.  Contributions of $996 were collected.  This brings our total for the year to $2,474.08.  Thanks to all the brother knights to offered their time to help in this effort!

X      The November Pancake breakfast was held on Sunday November 11^th.  $430 was collected for the Holiday Food Basket Program. 

X      Tom Smith reported that 150 to 175 bags of food have been collected from the parish for the Holiday Food Basket Program.  The baskets will be collected by the 60 needy families on Sunday November 18^th   at the shed.  Baskets will also be collected for the Christmas Holiday on December 16^th.

 

Old Business:

 

X      John Gunther reported “Senior Prom”, a social event for those over 50 years old, has been scheduled for May.  The theme will be “Stairway to Heaven”.  It will be a social event, not a fund raiser.  Details will follow. 

X      John Gunther reported that the Council retreat will be scheduled for April 5th and 6th.  Contact him if you are interested.

X      John Gunther was looking for help to install the flag pole in front of Raphael Hall on Saturday December 17^th.

 

New Business:

 

X      Volunteers are needed to cook for the Advent Family Breakfast on December 15^th.

X      Mark Parrish reminded everyone with email to apply for the group email for electronic announcements from the Council.

X      Mark you calendars for the Annual Lenten Dinners sponsored by our council and held each Friday of Lent.  Help will be needed to prepare and serve the food.

 

Fourth Degree Report:

 

X      A dinner will be held on Sunday November 18^th to welcome the new Fourth Degree members.

 

 

 

 

Good of the Order:

 

X      Remember in you prayers:

Joe Sendelback as he recovers from surgery

John Harrod’s mother

John Harrod’s friend Corin

Peter Kraehenbuehl, a member of St. Luke’s Council, who has MS.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Dave Demo, Recorder

 

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